Technical Data

2 Bromo 4 methylpropiophenone (CAS: 1451-82-7)

Product (chemical) name: 2 Bromo 4 methylpropiophenone.

 

Synonyms

  • 2-bromo-1-(4-methylphenyl)-1-propanone
  • α-Bromo-4-methylpropiophenone
  • α-Bromo-p-methylpropiophenone
  • α-Bromo-para-methylpropiophenone
  • 2-Bromo-p-methylpropiophenone
  • 2-Bromo-para-methylpropiophenone
  • alpha-Bromo-para-methylpropiophenone
  • alpha-Bromo-para-methylpropiophenone
  • alpha-Bromo-4-methylpropiophenone

 

Classification of 2 Bromo 4 methylpropiophenone

2-Bromo-4′-methylpropiophenone is classified as an α-bromoketone.

This is an  intermediate for organic synthesis, manufacuring of agrochemical, pharmaceutical products, dyes and other items. It can also be used to produce 4-methylmethcathinone.

Structure

Alpha Position

  • The bromo substituent is located adjacent to the carbonyl group, defining its classification as an α-bromoketone.
  • Functional Groups: Contains a ketone (C=O) and a bromine atom attached to the alpha carbon.

Reactivity

  • Nucleophilic Substitution: The α-bromoketone can undergo various nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it versatile in organic synthesis.
  • Formation of Enolates: The compound can form enolates under basic conditions, allowing for further reactions in carbon-carbon bond formation.

 

Descriptions

CAS: 1451-82-7

IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-1-(4-methylphenyl)propan-1-one

MDL: MFCD11131402

Smiles: CC1=CC=C(C(C(Br)C)=O)C=C1

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C10H11BrO/c1-7-3-5-9(6-4-7)10(12)8(2)11/h3-6,8H,1-2H3

InChi Key: OZLUPIIIHOOPNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

 

Basic Characteristics of 2 Bromo 4 methylpropiophenone

Molecular Formula: C10H11BrO

Molecular weight: 227.1 g·mol−1

XLogP3: 3.2

Appearance: white to off-white crystalline solid

Density: 1.357

Refracting index: 1.552

Purity (GC): ≥98.0% (typical) — spec range: 98.0–99.5%

Melting point: 75–82 °C (batch dependent)

Boiling point: ~162 °C @20 mmHg (literature vacuum bp)

Storage temperature: 2–8 °C (refrigerated)

Solubility: soluble in common organic solvents (DCM, MeOH, EtOAc); low water solubility

Assay method: GC/FID; identity confirmed by 1H/13C NMR and HRMS

 

Safety Data

Hazard Statement

  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

 

Precautionary Statement

P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c

 

Applications of 2-Bromo-4′-methylpropiophenone

  • Pharmaceuticals: It plays an essential role in synthesizing medicines and research chemicals.
  • Agrochemical Industry: This compound is used in the agrochemical industry to synthesize pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides. It plays a vital role in the development of effective crop protection products.
  • Chemical synthesis: CAS: 1451-82-7 is an essential reagent in organic synthesis that helps create an array of chemical products.
  • Research and Development: Researchers and scientists depend on it as an essential tool for creating innovative compounds.
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